Professional Experience: 
Duncan Lawie leads Kline’s Technology Group, bringing over 30 years of experience to the table. His journey extends from first-line support to the C-Suite, working as an independent contributor and leader in both local and blue-chip companies. Duncan’s profound understanding of technology enables him to craft all-around technical solutions for Kline’s staff and its clients, with a focus on building quality products and happy, productive teams. 

Practice Leadership and Focus Areas 

As leader of the Technology Group within Kline, Duncan plans, guides, and owns the delivery of new products and manages the lifecycle of our technical components, ensuring they evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry. He is the guiding light for Kline’s LLM-based tools, with Charlie as the standout example.

Thought Leadership and External Engagement 

Duncan’s interest in Large Language Models shines through in his engaging presentations at technology meetups, where he shares cutting-edge skills and gains insights from fellow professionals. His enthusiasm for DevOps is fueled by a commitment to delivering technology product value sooner, safer, and happier (#BVSSH). 

Career Highlights 

Duncan’s career began with a focus on technical infrastructure, excelling as a Database Administrator and bridging the gap between business and technical groups to enhance self-service and automation solutions. As he recognized the power of effective organization, Duncan shifted his focus to building competent, self-organizing teams that consistently deliver business value, showcasing his ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.